Candidates wishing to write Regulatory exams are required to identify themselves by means of a VALID document, including an ID document, a driver’s license or a passport. With the backlog experienced in the issuing of new driver’s licences, Invigilators at RE exam centres are seeing an increase in candidates who provide expired licences as a […]
Some registered candidates enquired whether the regulatory exams (REs) would be affected by the recent increased measures to curb the spread of the Corona virus. Regulatory Examinations will continue within the framework of the regulation as published in the Co-Operative Governance Notice 27 June 2021. Please refer to Art. 21(1) (c); (2) and (5). Moonstone […]
“I have registered online via your online booking system to write the Regulatory Exam. Do you need proof of payment, before my booking is secured?” Once you have registered you will receive an email confirming your booking, it will include the date, time and venue of your exam. However, payment must be made within 24 […]
The May edition of the FSCA FAIS Newsletter contains a summary of events since the publication of Board Notice 194 of 2017 (the “Fit and Proper” Board Notice) which came into effect on 1 April 2018 and impacted on the RE 1 and RE 5 regulatory exams. The “Fit and Proper” Board Notice contains amended qualifying criteria for these […]
30 June 2017 is the so called DOFA date for candidates who are obliged to write and pass the Regulatory Examinations (REs) within the prescribed period. A candidate’s date of first appointment (DOFA) refers to the time a person was first appointed in the industry. This is regarded as the point of departure to determine […]
30 June 2017 is the so called DOFA date for candidates who are obliged to write and pass the Regulatory Examinations (REs) within the prescribed period. A candidate’s date of first appointment (DOFA) refers to the time a person was first appointed in the industry. This is regarded as the point of departure to determine by when […]
The Legislation Handbook for Level 1 Regulatory Exams provides the legislation specified as relevant to the regulatory exams RE 1 and 5. The Preparation guide includes the qualifying criteria provided by the FSB for these exams. The qualifying criteria are cross-referenced in the Preparation Guide to the relevant sections to be studied in the Legislation Handbook. Shaded […]
That dreaded date is baring its fangs again. Representatives A representative’s Date of First Appointment (DOFA) determines when he or she has to successfully complete the regulatory exam for representatives RE 5. This means that, if you were appointed between 1 January 2015 and 30 June 2015, you are obliged to pass the RE 5 before 30 June 2017. Past experience shows that […]
Documents released in December 2016 reveal that the FSB intends changing no fewer than seven (7) pieces of legislation in the near future, some possibly coming into effect as early as May 2017. Those who have a RE deadline of 30 June 2017 need to take this into account when planning when to write. Legislative changes impact on the […]
A reader recently enquired about the validity of the regulatory exams in view of all the pending new legislation. “Will my RE1 and RE5 certificates still be valid when the new Twin Peaks legislation comes into effect?” The new laws will not be implemented overnight. It will be phased in over time. As this happens, […]
